Blades Ancillaries Operator

Independent Forgings and Alloys, one of Europe's leading precision forging companies, is expanding and now looking to recruit Blades Ancillaries Operators to join its Sheffield-based team.

The position operates on a rotating Monday to Friday shift pattern covering mornings and afternoons, with overtime opportunities available in line with requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation, working within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment while benefiting from long-term stability, training, and career development opportunities.

Company Details

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling and closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Through our extensive forging capabilities and processes, we offer a fully integrated metals service centre: from ingot/billet and forging through to fully tested and released machined products.

Job Vacancy

As the Blades Ancillaries Operator, you will be based within the Closed Die Blades Ancillaries Department at the Sheffield manufacturing site, supporting a range of ancillary production activities linked to aerospace blade forging operations. Working closely with production teams and department leaders, you will ensure materials, tooling, and equipment are prepared and operated safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within company Health & Safety procedures and maintain excellent housekeeping standards at all times.
• Support production activities within the Closed Die Blades Ancillaries Department.
• Assist with material preparation, handling, and movement across production areas.
• Operate production equipment and ancillary machinery safely and effectively.
• Ensure all products and materials remain fully traceable throughout the manufacturing process.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and report any faults or maintenance concerns.
• Work to strict quality standards and follow all documented manufacturing procedures.
• Support tooling and production changeovers where required.
• Assist with loading and unloading production equipment.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately.
• Work closely with production operatives, team leaders, and support departments to achieve daily production targets.
• Follow departmental production schedules and shift handover requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow documented processes.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Flexible approach to rotating shifts and overtime requirements.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working within aerospace or forging manufacturing environments.
• Overhead Crane Licence or FLT Counterbalance Licence.
• Experience operating industrial machinery.
• Understanding of production processes within a forging or engineering environment.
• Basic computer literacy for production reporting and documentation.

Salary Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a Blades Ancillaries Operator to join a highly respected manufacturing business in Sheffield, offering a competitive salary alongside shift premiums and overtime opportunities.

Additional Benefits

• Salary 35,000 - 38,000 located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Permanent position with long-term career opportunities.
• Rotating shift pattern covering mornings and afternoons.
• Overtime paid at premium rates.
• Training and development opportunities within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to work within an advanced AS9100 accredited manufacturing facility.
• On-site parking available.

This position is being recruited by W Talent Recruitment exclusively, who will be conducting the first-stage pre-screen interview. Any questions, please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly.